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Avatar for Lopez Tree Care, Inc.
Lopez Tree Care, Inc.
4.8(
80
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Serving Lemon Grove, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Lopez Tree Care has done multiple tree trimming and tree planting projects for me and they are always on time, professional, extremely helpful, polite and provide outstanding quality at a good price. I highly recommend them!"
Tree Removal
Tree removals
Tree removals
Tree removals
Tree removals

+54

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Escobar Tree Services
5.0(
9
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Serving Lemon Grove, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Outstanding service. They were responsive and easy to communicate with, offered the best pricing compared to others I contacted, and did an incredibly thorough job. The trees look great, and the cleanup was just as impressive. It’s not easy to find a company that delivers on all three—communication, price, and quality—but they absolutely did. Highly recommend."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by22%of homeowners
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Arce Tree Service
4.9(
31
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Serving Lemon Grove, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were great! Job was completed efficiently and price was right. I plan to hire this company when I redo my backyard landscaping. Do no hesitate to contact and hire Arce Tree Service."
Mexican Fan Palm
Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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RODRIGUEZ TREE SERVICES
5.0(
18
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Serving Lemon Grove, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Rodriguez tree services did great job to trimmed my two queen palm tree, they show up on time, they clear tree area. The tree service is very professional. I will use this company again next time."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.5(
130
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Serving Lemon Grove, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They trimmed our podocarpus tree, thinning the foliage as we wanted to avoid future damage. The crew was responsive, cleaned up everything, all at a reasonable price."
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Encinitas

+19

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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C.M. Precision Tree And Landscape Maintenance, Inc.
4.6(
167
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Serving Lemon Grove, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Look no where else! CM Precision Tree and Landscaping are the best. We had a tough project for them. They had to cut our neighbors huge pine tree that was hanging over our yard. They cut about 50% of the tree and had to access the tree from our yard, which was a bit of a trick. They did an amazing job. The neighbors had pots and plants all over the area under the tree. They covered everything up and nothing was damaged. All of the tree was cut and taken down through our yard. They roped all of the branches down and there was no damage to any trees or plants in our yard. Their team is professional and hard-working. Chuck and Pedro are miracle workers! They helped us with the many challenges that came with this project. Many thanks!!!"
Dead Palm Tree
Felled Palm Tree
Cutting Up Trunk
Cutting up the head
Palm Weevil Damage

+6

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

It is possible to cut down a tree on your property yourself, but it is generally not recommended unless specific conditions are met. You should only consider this project if the tree is small (e.g., under 4-5 inches in diameter and short enough that you don't need a ladder to reach the branches), and you are experienced in handling a chainsaw. The tree must also be located far from any power lines, fences, homes, or other structures. Even for small trees, the work can be dangerous, and it's always advisable to have a spotter to ensure the tree falls correctly and no branches fall on you.

For any tree that is large, requires a ladder to access, or is near electrical lines or structures, you should always hire a professional. Attempting to remove a large tree yourself is extremely dangerous, poses a risk of serious injury, and could result in significant damage to your property.

Before any tree removal, it's also important to check your local and state regulations to ensure the tree is not historic or otherwise protected by your city.

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

Generally, you’ll want to avoid pruning more than 25% of the tree’s canopy at one time. While pruning your tree is important, it’s possible to do it too often or to go too far. Again, this is why hiring a tree trimming pro to do the work is wise. However, if you do decide to DIY, going slow and trimming gradually is the name of the game.

Any cutting of tree roots can hurt or kill a tree, which is why it's recommended you don’t do it unless the roots are damaging or invasive on a nearby structure like your home. You should never cut more than 15 percent of above-ground tree roots at one time. If you have any questions about cutting tree roots, contact your local arborist.

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